Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University VillageGunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
Credit: The Weather Authority The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Tuesday ahead, with isolated storms expected in the afternoon. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “Tropical Storm Helene will rapidly intensify into a Category 3 hurricane once it reaches landfall. Heavier rainfall is expected along the coastline, totaling 2 – 5 inches for Southwest Florida.” Tuesday Tuesday will see some rain and storms in the afternoon. Isolated rain and storms will develop along the coast for your Tuesday afternoon and evening plans. Highs will be above average and in the lower to mid-90s. Wednesday The Weather Authority will track a strengthening hurricane heading into the Southern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday. While Wednesday morning looks drier, deep tropical moisture will bring scattered rain and storms into the area for the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Rain bands from the strengthening tropical system will be moving into the area as early as Wednesday evening, with the most impactful weather heading our way Thursday and Friday. Thursday A rapidly strengthening hurricane will pass Southwest Florida offshore throughout the day on Thursday. While the storm will not directly make landfall in Southwest Florida, we will see impacts from being on the eastern side of the storm. These impacts include heavy rain with rain bands and totals of 2 – 5 inches, gusty winds with the highest gusts along our coast and up to 60 mph and storm surge with Collier County seeing 2 – 4 feet of surge and Lee and Charlotte counties seeing 3 – 5 feet of surge and the threat of tornadoes. The worst conditions will come our way on Thursday, with high tides and coastal flooding continuing through Friday. Highs on Thursday will be in the mid-80s. Tropics Update The Weather Authority is watching Tropical Storm Helene as it develops further in the Western Caribbean. Additional development is likely as it moves into the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico through the week, with a rapidly strengthening hurricane likely offshore of Southwest Florida on Thursday. The latest forecast is that Helene will strengthen into a major hurricane before landfall along the Big Bend of Florida on Thursday evening and night. While the storm’s center won’t directly impact Southwest Florida, we’ll see impactful and stormy weather from Wednesday through Thursday and Friday. These impacts include rain bands with heavy rain moving through, windy conditions with gusts up to 60 mph along the coast, a threat of tornadoes on Thursday and a storm surge along the coast arriving on Thursday and continuing through Friday. Rain Rain bands with heavy rain will arrive late Wednesday night and continue through Friday. We could see 2 – 5 inches of rain, with higher totals along the coast. Winds Windy conditions with sustained winds from 20 – 35 mph Thursday and gusts up to 60 mph along the coast. Winds will be breezy on both Wednesday and Friday. Shutters will not be needed, but if you live in a high rise, it is advised that you bring in your patio furniture. Tornadoes Since we will be on the eastern side of the storm, there is always a potential for Tornadoes on Thursday midday and afternoon. Storm Surge With a rapidly strengthening system offshore of Southwest Florida, we will see storm surge along the coast arriving on Thursday and lingering through Friday (water levels will stay high for multiple high tide cycles). Collier County will see 2 – 4 feet of surge. Meanwhile, Lee and Charlotte Counties will see 3 – 5 feet of surge